King Alfred and the Cakes

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    "At first, King Alfred looked very carefully at the cakes. When one side was well done, he turned the other side to the fire. But after a while, he began to think about his land and his poor people, and then he completely forgot his task.",
    "So when the woman came back, the cakes were black and burnt. “You are a conceited fellow,” she cried angrily. “You would be quite willing to eat the cakes, but you don’t take the trouble to watch them and make sure they don’t burn.”",
    "As the woman was scolding loudly, her husband came home. He knew King Alfred. “Quiet, woman!” he cried. “It is our noble lord the king!”",
    "When the woman heard this, she became very frightened, and she begged Alfred to forgive her.",
    "The king smiled and said, “I will gladly forgive you for your scolding, good woman, if you will forgive me for spoiling your supper.”"
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